MCQ

1. Which type of canal lining is typically used to minimize seepage losses?a) Concrete liningb) Earthen liningc) Brick liningd) Composite lining Answer: a) Concrete liningExplanation: … Read more

1. What is the primary driving force behind the hydrological cycle?a) Windb) Solar radiationc) Earth’s magnetic fieldd) Volcanic activity Answer: b) Solar radiationExplanation: Solar radiation … Read more

1. What is the main difference between confined and unconfined aquifers? a) Depth below the surfaceb) Permeability of the aquiferc) Presence of a confining layerd) … Read more

1. What is the definition of irrigation? a) The process of draining excess water from agricultural fieldsb) The application of water to land to assist … Read more

1. Which parameter measures the amount of oxygen required by microorganisms to decompose organic matter in water? a) CODb) BODc) TOCd) TOD Answer: b) BOD … Read more

1. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of sewerage schemes? a) To provide clean drinking waterb) To manage wastewater and stormwaterc) To … Read more

1. Which water treatment method involves the removal of suspended particles through gravitational settling? a) Coagulationb) Filtrationc) Sedimentationd) Disinfection Answer: c) Sedimentation Explanation: Sedimentation is … Read more

1. What is the significance of impurities in water? a) They improve water taste and odorb) They enhance water clarityc) They can pose health risks … Read more

1. Which of the following factors is NOT typically considered in the estimation of ground and surface water resources? a) Precipitation patternsb) Geological featuresc) Vegetation … Read more

1. What type of staircase features a waist slab with unequal flights and different support conditions? a) Cantilevered staircaseb) Spiral staircasec) Floating staircased) L-shaped staircase … Read more